Carol A. Lobes
5103 N. Autumn Lane
McFarland, WI 53558
(608) 838-7491

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Co-Director, Center for Democracy in Action, Inc., November, 2004 to present. The work of the Center is to strengthen civil society through creating/implementing places and spaces for inclusive dialogue on issues that matter to the community, state and nation. Services include facilitation, training, student experiential work.

Instructor, Communication Arts, Edgewood College Co-taught a course entitled "Blacks in Film and TV" with Anthony Brown, 3 credits, Fall semester, 2004.

Instructor, Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Taught a course entitled "Critical Perspectives in Human Ecology, 3 credits. Fall semester, 2004.

Interim Co-Director of the Human Issues program (mid-August 2003-May 2004), Edgewood College
This position plus teaching was ¾ time. As a result of joint work done with Judy Adrian, a new student tracking system has been developed (to assure that the HI requirement will be met), new informational materials have been created, and new communication structures have been developed with HI seminar instructors and Independent Study Advisors. Two Ford Foundation grants for Preview Forum events have also been awarded as a result of the joint work.

Human Issues Faculty, Community Scholar attached to the Center for Democracy in Action, Edgewood College, Madison Wisconsin (September, 2000- 2003)
Co-taught two 2 semester, 4 credit courses entitled "The Common Good" and "Race and Today's Politics" in Human Issues. In the second semester 2003, co-taught a single semester 3 credit film criticism course entitled "Blacks in Film and TV" in Communication Arts.

University of Wisconsin, School of Human Ecology, Interdisciplinary Studies (2002)
Co-taught Human Ecology Capstone course in Interdisciplinary Studies with Margaret Nellis.

Consultant: Wisconsin Division of Children and Family Services (2001-2003); Medical College of Wisconsin (2000 to 2004); University Health Services (2002-2003); Wisconsin Division of Public Health (2000-2002); UW Waisman Center (2004); School District of Westfield (2004); Benevides Enterprises (2002-present)

Director of Prevention Services, University Health Services, University of Wisconsin- Madison (May, 1993- July, 2000). Also held a joint appointment as lecturer with the School of Human Ecology.
Provided direction and management oversight for: Environmental Protection unit, Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources, Campus-Community Partnerships program and served as Director of the Robert Wood Johnson grant to reduce high-risk drinking on campus. Served concurrently on the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and the UW System Committee on Alcohol Issues. Initiated Family and Community Town Suppers (FACTS) statewide.

Director, Department of Human Services, Dane County government, Madison, Wisconsin (September 1989- May, 1993)
This position reported to the County Executive. Provided direction and management oversight for programs in economic assistance, juvenile justice, child protective services, Badger Prairie Health Care Center, adult community services, public health services and special strategies for homeless persons and persons with disabilities. The Department workforce numbered approximately 500 employees. Achievements: successfully merged two formerly separate Departments and hired a new management team; created new facilities to serve homeless women and children; initiated and established Joining Forces for Families, a cooperative strategy with United Way, the City of Madison, Madison Metropolitan School District and the Madison Community Foundation to create community-based teams to focus on supporting strengths and assets to move the system toward greater prevention focus. This structure has grown exponentially based on extensive evaluation and demonstrated effectiveness. It flourishes throughout Dane County today.

Various professional and management positions in Wisconsin state government and other venues:

• Administrator of the Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Division (4 years)
• Deputy Administrator of the Wisconsin Equal Rights and Labor Standards Division (4 years)
• Administrator of the Human Resource Services Division, Department of Employment Relations (4 years)
• Section Chief, Federal Manpower Programs Section, Department of Administration (2 years)
• Director of a variety of federal grants which developed employment programs (3 years)- job sharing, pre-retirement counseling, public service employment programs (CETA)
• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (2 years)
• Faculty, Upward Bound Program, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (2 years)
• 3rd and 4th grade teacher, Inner City Lutheran School in Detroit, Michigan
• Program Coordinator, Lutheran Human Relations Association of America

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.A. Behavioral Disabilities (now Rehabilitation Psychology), University of Wisconsin, Madison, with honors, School of Education, 1970

B. A. French, Theology, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, University, with honors, 1966

Current Community Involvement and Recent Recognition

• Member, Women in Focus
• Police and Fire Commissioner, Village of McFarland
• President, The Capital Times Kids Fund
• Chair, Child and Family Development Committee, The Capital Times Kids Fund
• Board Member, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council
• Advisory Board chair, Fair Housing Program of Greater Madison
• Mentor to 14 year-old girl (7 year relationship)
• Marie Topolovich Award from Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, 2003
• Citizen of the Year award from the Wisconsin Association on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, 2001
• Back Yard Hero Award from Community Shares, 2001
• Mazzuchelli Award, Edgewood College, 2000
• Fair Housing Advocate Award, Milwaukee Metropolitan Fair Housing Council, 2000

Earlier Community Involvement and Recognition

• Coach, Grassroots Leadership College, 2004
• Administrator of the Year Award, American Society for Public Administration, Capital Chapter, 1993
• Board of Directors, Mental Health Center of Dane County
• Board of Directors, Project Hugs (alcohol and drug abuse prevention)
• Board of Directors, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
• Board of Directors, McFarland Youth Center
• Chair, Youth Services Advisory Committee, Nehemiah Community Development Corporation
• Board of Directors, Urban League of Greater Madison
• Board of Directors, United Neighborhood Centers
• Member, Village of McFarland Board of Trustees (2 terms)
• Chaired Personnel Committee and Parks Committee
• Member, Plan Commission
• Public Interest Award, Center for Public Representation
• Member, Alternative Learning Program Advisory Board, McFarland High School